Combined guide-nail shield and process

a technology of guide nails and shields, applied in the field of formed metal pieces, can solve problems such as slow construction process, and achieve the effect of faster and more accura

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-12-27
WENDEL RONALD M
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[0007]It is the object of the present invention to provide a formed metal piece which makes the process of drilling holes for wiring and plumbing and shielding the routed wiring or plumbing faster and more accurate.

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The need to measure to properly locate each stud hole slows the construction process and is subject to error.

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[0020]In the following detailed description, certain specific terminology will be employed for the sake of clarity and a particular embodiment described in accordance with the requirements of 35 USC 112, but it is to be understood that the same is not intended to be limiting and should not be so construed inasmuch as the invention is capable of taking many forms and variations within the scope of the appended claims.

[0021]Referring to the drawings, guide-nail shield piece 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention is comprised of a U-shaped metal piece, typically formed from 16 gauge galvanized steel sheet as is typically required by codes in constructing nail shield pieces. The guide-nail shield piece 10 is formed into a U-shape with a front rectangular wall 12 and integrally formed side walls 14 and 16 extending rearwardly from a respective side edge of the front wall 12 to be spaced apart a distance such as to be able to be fit over a standard framing stud 18, i.e., ...

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A formed metal piece is U-shaped to be fit to an outer edge of a framing stud, with a pair of side walls, at least one formed with a guide hole for accurately locating drilled holes for routing cables, etc. The front wall is sufficiently strong to provide nail shielding for protection of cables or pipes passed through the hole drilled in the stud. A series of pieces are installed in alignment prior to drilling the stud holes to speed the process. A cut out portion can be removed to optionally form a slot for installation as a nail shield reinforcement after the cables or piping is installed.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60 / 491,468, filed Jul. 30, 2003.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention concerns formed metal pieces used in wood stud framing. A great variety of such pieces are commercially available for making connections, nail shields, and reinforcements.[0003]Holes are commonly bored through the studs for routing wiring and plumbing. Building codes often specify the location of such holes and that they be shielded with a metal plate nailed onto the outside face of the stud at the hole location.[0004]The need to measure to properly locate each stud hole slows the construction process and is subject to error.[0005]There have heretofore been provided metal reinforcement angles for notched out studs allowing pipes to be routed through the studs, the reinforcement angles designed to be installed after the piping has been routed.[0006]This is done by providing an open notc...

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Patent Type & AuthorityPatents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04B1/00E04B1/38
CPCE04C3/145B23B47/28H02G3/32H02G3/22E04B2002/7488
InventorWENDEL, RONALD M.
OwnerWENDEL RONALD M